Wheatland, CA Demographics

A map of Wheatland's Population by Race

Wheatland, California had a population of 3,712 in 2020. It was 62.6% White, 1.5% Black, 4.3% Asian, 22.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 7.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wheatland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Wheatland is the 726th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wheatland's White Population

2,324 residents of Wheatland identify as White, or 62.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Wheatland considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wheatland is ranked #723 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wheatland is more White than neighboring Beale AFB (60.2% White), and Olivehurst (40.4% White). Wheatland is less White than neighboring Sheridan (65% White), Rio Oso (70.2% White), and Trowbridge (74.7% White).

Wheatland's Black Population

57 residents of Wheatland identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wheatland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wheatland is ranked #538 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wheatland is more Black than neighboring Sheridan (0.7% Black), and Trowbridge (1.3% Black). Wheatland is less Black than neighboring Beale AFB (6.1% Black), Rio Oso (2.2% Black), and Olivehurst (3.3% Black).

Wheatland's Asian Population

161 residents of Wheatland identify as Asian, or 4.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wheatland slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wheatland is ranked #520 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wheatland is more Asian than neighboring Sheridan (0.9% Asian), Beale AFB (3.8% Asian), Rio Oso (2.2% Asian), and Trowbridge (1.3% Asian). Wheatland is less Asian than neighboring Olivehurst (7% Asian).

Wheatland's Hispanic Population

835 residents of Wheatland identify as Hispanic, or 22.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wheatland less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wheatland is ranked #808 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wheatland is more Hispanic than neighboring Beale AFB (16.5% Hispanic), Rio Oso (16.4% Hispanic), and Trowbridge (14.8% Hispanic). Wheatland is less Hispanic than neighboring Sheridan (24.8% Hispanic), and Olivehurst (40.4% Hispanic).

Wheatland's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Wheatland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wheatland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wheatland is ranked #659 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wheatland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sheridan (1.2% Native American/Other), Rio Oso (0.8% Native American/Other), and Trowbridge (0% Native American/Other). Wheatland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beale AFB (1.8% Native American/Other), and Olivehurst (2.3% Native American/Other).

Wheatland's Multiracial Population

283 residents of Wheatland identify as Multiracial, or 7.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wheatland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wheatland is ranked #166 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wheatland is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheridan (7.4% Multiracial), and Olivehurst (6.6% Multiracial). Wheatland is less Multiracial than neighboring Beale AFB (11.7% Multiracial), Rio Oso (8.3% Multiracial), and Trowbridge (7.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.